Streichelzoo Münster
In the Münster district of Stuttgart, a care home runs a small petting zoo. The Streichelzoo Münster exists for the residents around it, and its animals bring them joy and company.
Max and Moritz, Cameroon sheep, live alongside Otto and Dödel, dwarf goats from North Africa. No roosters ever made the cut: their crowing would disturb the people here. The sheep never need shearing, and the goats stay small and agile enough to manage. The residents chose the names themselves, and the vote drew many of them deeper into daily life.
The idea came from Andreas Fuss and Brigitte Martin, the community centre leader and the care home's director. A visit to the Wilhelma, Stuttgart's famous zoo, inspired them. The aim is comfort for those who often feel isolated or lethargic. The little zoo has since become a beloved feature of the home. Residents gather to watch the animals, and many of them help with their care.
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